True/False
Indicate whether the sentence or statement is true
or false.
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In the
mid-1400s, England was the leader in exploring far-off lands.
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2.
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Henry the
Navigator was the first person to sail around the southern tip of Africa.
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3.
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Ferdinand
Magellan did not live to complete the voyage around the world.
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4.
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Christopher
Columbus represented Spain in his voyages.
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5.
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Upon
reaching the Caribbean Islands, Columbus called the local people Indians because he thought he had
reached the East Indies.
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Multiple Choice
Identify the
letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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6.
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Which of
these sailors were the first to circumnavigate the world? a. | John Cabot's
crew | c. | Amerigo Vespucci's
crew | b. | Ferdinand Magellan's
crew | | | | |
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7.
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Which of
these sailors landed in North America centuries before Columbus set sail? a. | Vikings | c. | English | b. | Portuguese | | | | |
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8.
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The
Portuguese wanted to explore the world because they a. | wanted to rule the
world. | c. | wanted more
land. | b. | needed new trade routes. | | | | |
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9.
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Which area
was known as the Gold Coast because of its abundance of gold? a. | Cape of Good
Hope | c. | coast of West
Africa | b. | Mediterranean coast | | | | |
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10.
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Columbus
sailed to the Americas under the flag of a. | Spain. | c. | England. | b. | Portugal. | | | | |
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Matching
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Match
each item with the correct statement below. a. | Pacific | d. | Christopher Columbus | b. | circumnavigate | e. | Portuguese | c. | Leif Eriksson | | | | |
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11.
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to sail
around the world
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12.
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leading
explorers in 1400s
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13.
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Admiral of
the Ocean Sea
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14.
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means
"peaceful"
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15.
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Viking
sailor
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